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Here are some Warbirds flown by Irishmen in World War II. Thank you for your sacrifice and for protecting our freedom.
2nd Lt. Gerald Devine, 350th FS 353rd FG, P-51D Mustang 44-14673 LH-I “Mad Irishman”
Lockheed P-38J 42-67842 “Irish Lassie”
1st Lt. Gilbert O’Brien, 357th FG, P-51B “Shanty Irish”
Retired Col. Frank Royal salutes P-38F White 33. Mr Royal was the commanding officer of the 39th that White 33 was in. Photo Credit: National Museum of WWII Aviation
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado is the owner of Lockheed P-38F s/n 42-12652. This P-38 is currently undergoing restoration to flyable condition at Westpac Restoration. On August 12, 2015 she was able to roll on her gear for the first time in 70 years. This P-38F will have her first flight sometime before the end of the year. Visit: National Museum of WWII Aviation’s website and Westpac Restoration’s website
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National Museum of WWII Aviation
Westpac Restorations
Steve Ferraro, part of the T-33 Crew, posing with the new gear door. Photo Credit: Connecticut Air and Space Center
Thank you to our friends at Connecticut Air and Space Center for your shout out with regard to the gear door, we helped locate for your TV-2 Seastar. Pretty cool, that you guys were able to acquire one after nearly 15 years of searching. One step closer to completion. Keep up the good work.
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The Warbird Watcher 
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